News Headlines - 27 November 2012

Debt relief deal brings measure of relief to Greece but country still faces many hurdles - The Washington Post

Greece has avoided imminent bankruptcy after its international creditors finally agreed to give it the money it urgently needs but the cash-strapped country’s economic distress is likely to drag on for years to come.

Eight Tory MPs in talks about defecting to Ukip - Telegraph

Eight Conservative MPs have held talks with senior figures in Ukip about defecting to the Eurosceptic party, The Daily Telegraph can reveal.

Majority of British public wants to leave Europe - The Independent

Conservatives and Ukip 'at war' as ComRes survey for The Independent finds 54 per cent want Britain to leave the EU provided it could keep its close trade relationship with the bloc

Catalonia edges towards Spain split

Pro-independence parties in Catalonia won Sunday's regional vote, strengthening a drive for a referendum on secession in defiance of the Spanish Prime Minister, Mariano Rajoy.

Doha climate talks: US defends 'enormous' efforts | guardian.co.uk

The United States defended its track record on fighting climate change on Monday as UN talks began in Doha, saying it is making "enormous" efforts to slow global warming and help the poor nations most affected by it.